WASHINGTON — With less than 100 days until the presidential election, Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is expected to name her pick for vice president as early as this week.
The pool of potential VP picks share some traits: They are largely white men from battleground or conservative-leaning states who can boast working across the aisle and bridging gaps with moderate voters. Many of these men appeared on a “White Dudes for Harris” call earlier this week that the campaign said raised millions.
The field is ever-narrowing. Early names floated, from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, have made it clear they are sticking to their state offices but back a Harris presidency. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is reportedly weighing a Senate race instead, and withdrew his name from the running.
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